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Morningside Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

Morningside Neighborhood | Atlanta, GA

Morningside is located in the northeast area of Atlanta – from Piedmont Road east to Briarcliff Road and from Amsterdam Avenue north to the rail line.   Johnson Estates, Lenox Park, University Park, & Noble Park are within the Morningside Neighborhood boundaries. Development in Morningside began in 1923.  By 1925 development on North Highland added shops to the area (now in the building where Rosebud Restaurant  is located).   Morningside Elementary  opened in 1929.  Johnson Estates & Hylan Park began development in 1930.  Atlanta architects Ivey and Crook designed homes in Lenox Park which began development in 1931. There is a diverse architectural history in Morningside with a mix of English Tudor, English Cottage, Craftsman, Mid-century Ranches, French & Spanish inspired homes and new construction homes including a few contemporary.  Today Morningside Neighborhood is a cohesive community with an active association known as Morningside Lenox Park Association and a Morningside Neighborhood Security Patrol.  Morningside is a very beautiful and walk-able neighborhood.  Streets are lined with trees & sidewalks.  There are great restaurants, shops and parks in Morningside.  Parks in the neighborhood include:  the Sunken Garden, Noble Park, Morningside Nature Preserve, Daniel Johnson & Herbert Taylor Park, and Sydney Marcus Park.  Homes for Sale in Morningside Morningside Walking Tour  |   Morningside Farmers Market Inman Middle School     |    Grady High School